Tesla might be doing away with a long-included feature with its vehicles

"Tesla Key Cards are included when you purchase your vehicle, and they assist in the initial setup process. However, after that, they are not super useful or relevant to the owner, as many rely on their Phone Key through the Tesla App to access their cars. As such, it appears Tesla is mulling the possibility of not including key cards with its vehicles any longer. According to some language that has been removed from vehicle Owner's Manuals that talks about the inclusion of key cards with the car upon delivery: "Tesla provides you with two Model 3/Y key cards, designed to fit in your wallet." That sentence was removed from Owner's Manuals, according to Not a Tesla App, which first spotted the change."

"Key Cards have been utilized by Tesla for its cars since 2017, as they became an included accessory with the vehicle. They still have their place and are useful for other applications, such as Valet service and even to be used by car owners if their phone is dead or if someone else needs to get into the car. They can also be purchased in the Tesla Shop for $40. It seems as if Tesla is planning to have owners be completely reliant on the Phone Key, which is more useful and convenient than carrying around the Key Cards. Although it is minor, it is yet another strategy Tesla is using to trim any sort of costs that can be eliminated and could save money in the long run."

Tesla may remove physical key cards from new vehicles due to low owner usage and cost-saving efforts. Key cards currently help with initial setup and serve as backups for phone failures, valet service, or secondary users. Language promising two Model 3/Y key cards was removed from Owner's Manuals, signaling a potential policy change. Owners can still purchase key cards from the Tesla Shop for $40. The company appears to be shifting owners toward exclusive reliance on the Phone Key feature in the Tesla app for access and convenience.

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